The next 007 A.M.

Probably just another variation of the DB9...

 

Mmmmm, Maybe a Vanquish replacement ? Yum

 

yes of course its a vanquish replacement, is there really room for another coupe?

 

I like it, but it sort of looks like everything else Aston, doesn't it?

CW

 

But outfitted with all the toys like machine guns in the grill and rockets behind the headlights

 

if its really is a Vanquish replacement that looks anything like that drawing or the DB9 the Ferrari 599 is doomed

 

Why?
Most people can't tell the difference between AM Vantage,DB7,DB9 and the Vanquish.
They all look the same....

 

Aston-Martin just owns the high-end GT market when it comes to looks. Didn't used to be that way, but the DB9, Vanquish and now (probably) this DBS are some of the most gorgeous cars of the last decade.

Would be nice to see a reprise of a Ferrari driven by the villainess, though - was it Goldeneye with the red 355? Xenia Onatopp?

(I watched the Peter Sellers version of Casino Royale last weekend, BTW. Interesting that they're choosing to do a real Bond flim with the same title as the old spoof...)

 

It must ride like a freight train since it has no tires....

 

Yup. One of my favorite Bond movies.

Arg.. that movie was just so bad. I can't believe I actually own it.

 

would do you think it is costing Ford/AM to have there cars features in the latest Bond Flick????

I am sure not only is there going to be a New AM going to be in it, but a couple of Fords or a few Jags.......

 

Casino Royale was also the name of the first Bond book.

 

COMPLETELY. incidentally, the "S" designation, the front lip, and the DB9 look makes me think maybe a DB9S ...?

 

What if he had a DBR9?

http://www.mcarsweb.com/astonmartin/dbr9.htm

 

I'm really hoping it's a hopped up version of the AM V8, as that car is phenomenal, but needs a lot more power.....

 

IIRC, he drove a 750IL a few films back. Maybe we'll see the new Aston sedan (Rapide).

 

I'm excited what hot new car Aston Martin has enstore for us. From this scetch, im having good feelings about the final product.

 

A two-dimensional drawing and an early photo does not a beautiful, high-performance car make. The 612 drawings looked gorgeous but it took several photos before I finally saw the car that I originally saw in the drawings. Now that I see it, I love it but before that I thought it was weird. I don't see the lines of the 599 yet from the circulating photos.

If I were AM I would redesign the body of a Vanquish for this publicity stunt and hope for more money from Ford to develop a real replacement.

Even with a legitimate replacement it won't be in the same overall league as the 599. AM doesn't have the engineering or the technology to compete blow for blow with the 599. The only cars that will compete with it will have to have more HP and TQ, coupled with AWD or some ridiculous body-control mechanism a la MB's system.

The 599 will have 100 more HP than the 612. AM will have to respond with something but I'm sure even their money is very tight. I wish them luck because one reason Ferrari pushed the 575 so far was because of the Vanquish. Competition is always good.


Forza,


Cavallini

 

Good points. I was told the DBS is actually a DB9 upgrade/project, not the Vanquish replacement. Although I haven't seen it in person, I received a promotional CD of the Rapide: a DB9 stretched 12in.....frankly one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. Every man could use a few more inches, but adding those to the DB9 just made the lines flowwwww.......

Aston also will put 600hp in the Vanquish replacement. The present engine block is rock solid and curently capable of 600 with some tweaking. The Vanq/replacement will not and are not intended to outperform Ferraris on the track. Everyone get's their panties all wadded up between 575s and Vanq. Yes the Vanq was intended AT the 575 market, not AT the 575 as a track car. Astons are gentlemen GTs, not track cars......that is THE big difference. The 575/599 performance are targets to strive for, but in a car without compromising creature comfort/luxury. I just hope they'll offer cruise control in it.

 

No room for the bond girl..but lets say the bond girl drove the DBR9, man that would be sexy. Danica Patrick staring as "the next bond girl"